Raleigh M55 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Raleigh |
| Model | M55 |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Raleigh M55 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 16.5 (inches) / 41.91 (cm) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Multi-terrain |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe SS-8 Levers Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RM-40 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Vuelta VMC 1.2 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Aluminum |
| Handlebar stem details | Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Steel |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 7-speed |
Raleigh M55 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | SR DuoTrack 7007 |
Other Specs of Raleigh M55
| Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC and Alivio |
| Available colors | - Green |
| Weight | 30.3 |
| Pedals details | Resin |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Sella Stratos HyperPlush |
| Seat post extension | 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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Raleigh produced the M55 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $389.99.
M55 bike is available in many sizes such as 16.5 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Raleigh Mountain bike M55 can be found in one single color which is Green.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" multi-terrain tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Vuelta VMC 1.2, 36-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Dia-Compe SS-8 levers braking system and Shimano RM-40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this M55 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Alivio, 22/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-400i gear shift levers.